Recreation reserves in Buln Buln, Neerim South, Trafalgar and Yarragon have a bright future ahead thanks to completion of two major Netball lighting projects valued at $487,000.
The two lighting projects were officially opened by representative from all three levels of government; Russell Broadbent MP Federal Member for Monash, the Honourable Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Harriet Shing MP Member for Eastern Victoria, Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Mikaela Power, East Ward Cr Michael Leaney and East Ward Cr Peter Kostos.
Opening celebrations took place at the netball courts at both Trafalgar Recreation Reserve and Dowton Park in Yarragon.
Project 1: Spotlight on Netball at Buln Buln, Neerim South and Trafalgar
The scope of works included installation of new 200 lux lighting and towers at three sporting reserves in Buln Buln, Neerim South and Trafalgar.
Funding summary:
- $160,000 - Federal Government through the Community Sport Infrastructure Program
- $ 80,000 - Victorian Government through the Country Football Netball Program
- $ 52,044 - Baw Baw Shire Council through the Capital Works Program
- $292,044 - Project total
Project 2: Sports Lighting Upgrade at Dowton Park Yarragon
The scope of works included installation of four new 30-metre light towers, floodlighting and electrical works to achieve a minimum average up to 100 lux lighting at Dowton Park.
Funding summary:
- $100,000 - Victorian Government through the Country Football Netball Program
- $ 45,000 - Federal Government through the Community Sport Infrastructure Program
- $ 50,000 - Baw Baw Shire Council through the Capital Works Programs project.
- $195,000 - Project total
As noted by Mayor Cr Mikaela Power
"It's great to see all three levels of government work together to deliver projects that matter to regional communities. I'd like to thank the Federal and State Governments for their funding support - without it these new lighting projects would not have been possible."
As noted by East Ward Cr Michael Leaney
"These lights are a big win for several regional clubs with improved safety and flexibility to take training and matches into the evening. Thanks to the each of the clubs for their support and input throughout the planning and delivery of these new lights."
As noted by East Ward Cr Peter Kostos
"It's fantastic to see these lighting projects come to completion and recognise the significance in improving visibility and safety for users. Local clubs can now play and train under bright new lights that either match or exceed exceed Netball Victoria guidelines. We're proud to be able to support our local netball clubs to grow and prosper with high quality facilities."
Image: New 200 lux lighting towers over the netball courts at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve.
Image: Russell Broadbent MP, Minister Martin Pakula and Mayor Cr Mikaela Power opening the lights at Trafalgar.
Image: Russell Broadbent MP, Minister Martin Pakula and Mayor Cr Mikaela Power opening the lights at Trafalgar.
Image: Belinda Praise, Assistant Coach at Trafalgar Netball Club.
Image: Celebrating the launch of new netball lights at Trafalgar Recreation Reserve.
Image: Harriet Shing MP and Mayor Mikaela Power in Trafalgar.
Image: Minister Martin Pakula, Harriet Shing MP, Russell Broadbent MP, Mayor Cr Mikaela Power with Trafalgar Netball Club representatives.
Image: Trafalgar netballers.
Image: Project sign.
Image: The Honourable Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events opening the lighting project at Dowton Park, Yarragon.
Image: Mayor Cr Mikaela Power opening the lighting project at Dowton Park, Yarragon.
Image: (Left to right) Cr Peter Kostos, Harriet Shing MP, Coordinator Recreation Shane Paynter, Minister Martin Pakula, Ross Follett President Yarragon football Netball Club, Mayor Cr Mikaela Power, Cr Michal Leaney and Russell Broadbent MP at the official opening celebration at Dowton Park, Yarragon.
Image: Project sign.
